Anyone Had Experience With Raw Denim?

Hey guys,

Anyone here have had experience with raw denim? I think it's really cool, where your jeans fade and become more "personalized" as you wear them more and more. Anybody have any recommendations? Any input is greatly appreciated.

Any questions, give me a shout. Think there are a few of us on here into raw denim.

“We have such a heritage in this country. People from other countries, all the R’n'B stars, they come to Savile Row and they’re in immaculate three-piece suits. Then you see British guys and they just can’t seem to dress. We have all these fashion agendas, punk and Vivienne Westwood and everything, but the queue seems to be at Abercrombie & Fitch down the road. That is just heartbreaking to me. Why does everyone want a polo shirt and three-quarter-length combat shorts?”
David Gandy

I've had a pair of raw Nudie Thin Finn's on the go for almost a year now and their starting to look very nice! If you can tolerate the slight odour and only wear them when you're not likely to get messy... drunk and throwing up or near any chicks that may spill their drinks or throw up near them, then go for it! They definitely make wearing denim a challenge.

I'd say Nudie are probably the first brand people go to for their first foray into raw denim. They haven't let me down. Obviously, there are much better jeans out there but I think they're not bad for the money. If you like them, have a look at the japaanese stuff if you've got deep pockets.

Sorry Sam but completely disagree with your pov re their selvedge denim. It's ok but think Edwin's rainbow and APC are much better at that price. Conversely though, Nudie's range of fits is very good.

“We have such a heritage in this country. People from other countries, all the R’n'B stars, they come to Savile Row and they’re in immaculate three-piece suits. Then you see British guys and they just can’t seem to dress. We have all these fashion agendas, punk and Vivienne Westwood and everything, but the queue seems to be at Abercrombie & Fitch down the road. That is just heartbreaking to me. Why does everyone want a polo shirt and three-quarter-length combat shorts?”
David Gandy